Historic access solution

The Grade 1 listed Newcastle Cathedral has recently undergone considerable renovation work after being awarded a £4.2m National Lottery Heritage grant. TORMAX was contracted by Historic Property Restoration (HPR Ltd) to deliver an automatic entrance system for the main rear... View Article

Mineral composite non-combustible paving slabs

A market first! Luxura® A1 Fire rated mineral composite is now available in paving slab format and overcomes the real challenges presented by using porcelain paving slabs – namely the risk of wind uplift and shattering on impact of hard objects.... View Article

Keller launches Cottage Life kitchen for a natural aesthetic

Natural materials are trending and rapidly growing in popularity, especially in styles that are charming and simplistic without feeling dated or old-fashioned. With this in mind, Keller is thrilled to announce the development of Cottage Life, the premier country style kitchen. Authenticity and... View Article

A bright idea to transform external wall insulation projects

Retrofitting external wall insulation presents practical challenges when applying the insulation around structural openings in a building. One particularly difficult area is where electricity meters are located in a wall cavity. The retrofit standards framework requires thermal bridging and thermal... View Article

The changing faces of facades

Philip West from Spanwall discusses the future of facades and how technology and legislation have created a new set of design expectations throughout the industry In the wake of unprecedented change, manufacturing firms across the globe are being forced to... View Article

6 Simple Home Improvements That Make a Big Impact

Many homeowners do not want to bother with home improvements of any scale, as they tend to be costly and time-consuming projects. While it is true to some extent, it does not necessarily mean there are no quick and easy... View Article

Landlords: 5 Tips for Managing Blocks of Flats

Managing a block of flats is a challenging endeavour, especially with so many different areas for issues to arise. Therefore, you must have relevant knowledge and a full commitment to the task. You will need to carry out regular inspections,... View Article

Sustainable fire safety

Kelly Westwood from Knauf Insulation discusses the critical need to combine fire safety and sustainability in buildings of the future COP26 in Glasgow brought a renewed focus and urgency to the long-term sustainability of the built environment. This is reflected... View Article

Striking a balance

The importance of ventilation and ensuring a healthy and comfortable interior environment is an essential part of building design. Andy Moul from Construction Specialties (CS) looks at factors which need to be taken into consideration when specifying external louvres as part... View Article

Launching Edition 10 – The NEW Urban Design Guide!

GreenBlue Urban are delighted to announce the publication of Edition 10 – The new and enhanced Urban Design Guide, featuring our new product grouping Green, Blue, Smart Space and Air. The comprehensive publication contains: –  Enhanced product information ... View Article

Ways Businesses Can Reduce The Likelihood Of Regulatory Penalties

Despite all their grandiose marketing and bold claims, companies don’t always behave as they should. Even the most competent-looking professional can oversee poor or deliberately dubious workplace practices.  Unfortunately, some accounting firms even try to mislead the entities charged with... View Article